The March 2011 OPEN training
is a residential workshop specifically designed to develop our practice of Contact Improvisation and other related improvised dance work. The workshop will include physical training, improvisation and composition scores, listening practice, jamming, watching, discussion, feedback, labs, contemplative practice, and performance studies.

In solo work, duets, and groups; in and out of contact; in silence and with live music; we will move toward greater clarity and inspiration in our dancing and observing.

Please come prepared physically and psychologically for intensive practice (and a bit of fun!).

Schedule:
This residential workshop will start with an orientation on Monday evening, March 7, and continue with daily sessions 10 am to 5:30 pm. There will be some early morning and evening activities, and half days on the weekend. (Workshop involvement is full-time, so please don't expect to schedule other things during these 10 days.)

Where:
At Earthdance, a beautiful dance retreat center located in Plainfield, Massachusetts, 35 minutes west of Northampton, MA, in the Berkshire Mountains, with two dance barns and a wood-fired sauna. We will also practice at a wonderful Aikido dojo in Northampton.

Who is eligible?
The March 2011 OPEN workshop welcomes dancers with experience in Contact Improvisation. Intermediate CI level required: fluency with falling, rolling, weight taking and giving, being upside down, following a point of contact, working with subtlety (and exertion), and improvising in physical contact. Other background in dance and improvisation a plus.

Language: The workshop will be conducted in English. Moderate fluency in the English language required.

To Register:
Fill out the online application form (see below) outlining your background and skill level in Contact Improvisation, dance, and improvisation; and your reasons for wanting to attend. Submit this form with your $160 deposit online or via post. All applications must be approved by Nancy.

Early Registration Deadline: December 1, 2010

Limited space. Apply early.

COSTS & INFORMATION

WORKSHOP TUITION:
$400–460 (sliding scale)* if application form & $160 deposit are received by December 1, 2010.
$430–490 (sliding scale) if deposit & application are received after December 1, 2010.

Tuition includes processing fee. Small discount available if paying by U.S. check or by "E-check." Contact Patrick, workshop coordinator, for details.

* "Sliding scale" is a way for people to pay according to their ability.
General Guidelines:
$400      student rate: economically challenged students or unemployed
$430      regular rate: employed but economically challenged
$460      economically comfortable and you feel you can afford it (support the arts!)

HOUSING/FOOD:
$397 plus 5 hours of housework for shared room & food at Earthdance.

Housing/Food price includes processing fee. Small discount available if paying by U.S. check or by "E-check." Contact Patrick, workshop coordinator, for details.

Earthdance Housing/Food fee is a separate payment from Tuition payment.
Some Workstudy available.

ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE:
Arrive: Monday, March 7, by 4 pm
Depart: Thursday, March 17, by 2 pm
(Check with Earthdance if you wish to arrive early or depart later.)

TRANSPORTATION:

• Directions to Earthdance: earthdance.net/directions.htm
• Closest Airport: Bradley Airport (BDL) in Hartford, Connecticut
• Rides to Earthdance: from Bradley airport and Northampton are coordinated with Earthdance staff for a fee. Contact contact@earthdance.net as soon as possible. (You must arrive by 4 pm, Monday, March 7, to BDL or Northampton to get a ride from Earthdance staff.)
• During workshop: Travel to and from the in-town sites will be arranged through carpooling using participants' cars (sharing expenses).

Please bring your car, if at all possible!

APPLICATION & REGISTRATION:
Apply online soon and pay your $160 nonrefundable deposit
Early registration deadline: December 1, 2010

Space is limited. Apply early. Applications must be approved before final confirmation will be sent. A packet with more detailed info will be sent on acceptance. (Deposit will be refunded if your application is not accepted or if you do not get in from the wait list, minus $7 fee.)

To Apply: click Apply Online below.

To Pay Deposit: click Pay Deposit US $160 below

Or to Mail your Payment:
Send check or bank money order in U.S. funds, drawn on a U.S. bank.
Checks payable to Contact Collaborations.
Mail to: NSS January Workshop, c/o Contact Collaborations, P.O., Box 603, Northampton, MA 01061

When you are accepted (after approval by Nancy), then click below to pay Remaining Tuition Balance by February 7, 2011. (Or send your payment by mail, see above.)

Earthdance Housing/Food Fee: Pay now (click below) or at Earthdance registration (March 7).

INFO
Contact: Patrick Crowley, workshop coordinator, januaryworkshop@nancystarksmith.com, (617) 320-9792; or Nancy, contactq@aol.com. (413) 586-8243.

A project of Contact Collaborations